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YR08 YMS

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

178,564 mi
Last recorded178,564 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 YMS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 178,564 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension pipes are corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2024 174,770 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension unit is damp, and rear suspension pipes are corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2024 174,660 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Manufacturer's specified limit is 0.56m-¹, test result is 0.74m-¹ (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension unit is damp, and rear suspension pipes are corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2023 170,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 1.6mm legal limit, 215/55R16 93V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55R16 93V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 170,028 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Phone/satnav mount (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Manufacturer's specified limit is 0.51m-¹, test result is 0.70m-¹ (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 1.6mm legal limit, 215/55R16 93V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55R16 93V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 164,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 164,701 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 157,351 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 157,351 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 150,261 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 150,246 miles

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 137,017 miles

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 137,017 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

first part of hand brake slack \ sticky o\s caliper

Pass 24 Apr 2018 125,197 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 125,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking NEXT TO SHOCKER (2.4.D.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 114,453 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 103,469 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 93,430 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 May 2013 91,005 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 90,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2012 77,249 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 77,249 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 58,419 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 58,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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YR08 YMS is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2008 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 81,947 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR08 YMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen C5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YR08 YMS registered?

YR08 YMS is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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